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Synonyms for grounds


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ground
Phonetic Transcription : graʊnd

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Définition of grounds

Origin :
  • "residue at the bottom of a liquid," mid-14c., perhaps from past tense of grind (v.); for other senses, see ground (n.).
  • noun estate, domain
  • noun basis, premise
  • noun sediment
Example sentences :
  • The spot was not a great way from the house, but beyond its grounds.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • Yes; but one who could behave like that would be only too likely to give other grounds of offence.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • The grounds were in excellent condition, and the opposition boys were at their best.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • She would leave Amelia to have the pleasure of showing them the grounds.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • On these grounds he was discharged, and the judge took the umbrella.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 2, April 9, 1870 » by Various
  • So I strove to bring the talk upon other grounds, but not with much success.
  • Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
  • A gardener, with a boy assistant, was at work in the grounds when Eudora entered.
  • Extract from : « The Yates Pride » by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
  • Her husband and grandson were the man and boy at work in the grounds.
  • Extract from : « The Yates Pride » by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
  • All parties and sects had, as they thought, grounds of complaint against him.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VI (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier
  • The grounds had evidently been magnificent, both with flowers and forest trees.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

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